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Orphan Grain Train Inc

Provide christian humanitarian relief

International Norfolk, NE EIN 311614650 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
89/100 · methodology

About Orphan Grain Train Inc

Orphan Grain Train is a Christian volunteer network that ships donated food, clothing, medical and other needed items to people in 69 different countries including the USA. A ministry that ships relief for human need worldwide.

Founded
Headquarters
Norfolk, NE
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
Q330
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date
Size
large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1999

Mission

Provide christian humanitarian relief

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🌍 International · NTEE Q330
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 5 similar international in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 1%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.09%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 89
Peer average: 89

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Orphan Grain Train Inc is a registered international nonprofit based in Norfolk, NE, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1992 and has been operating for 34 years. Its EIN is 311614650. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $54M in annual revenue. 55 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Orphan Grain Train Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 89 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for international charities in United States is 89/100.

Orphan Grain Train Inc is located in Norfolk, NE, United States. The organization was established in 1992 and has been active for 34 years.

Based on official tax filings, Orphan Grain Train Inc has $54M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $5M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Orphan Grain Train Inc is classified as a International organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $54M in annual revenue. The organization has 55 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Orphan Grain Train Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Orphan Grain Train Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. Visit the Orphan Grain Train Inc profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Orphan Grain Train is a Christian volunteer network that ships donated food, clothing, medical and other needed items to people in 69 different countries including the USA. A ministry that ships relief for human need worldwide. Orphan Grain Train Inc is classified as a international organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1992.

Among international charities registered in United States: Orphan Grain Train Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 89/100. Its annual revenue of $54M is well above the peer average of $5M.

Yes, donations to Orphan Grain Train Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 311614650, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Verified against 5 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
$10M-$100M
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

PA
Pastor Ray Wilke
President

Officers & trustees (15)

Source: Public filings

AA
Aaron O••••
Director
BE
Bernie W••••
Director
BI
Bill B••••••
CHAIRMAN OF
BI
Bill M••••
Director
DA
Daniel F••••••
Director
DO
Doug S••••••••
Director
GR
Grant S••••••
VICE PRESIDE
JE
Jennifer B••••••
Director
KA
Karen T•••••••
Director
KA
Kathy C•••••
Director
LA
Larry Z••••••••
Director
NA
Nancy B••
Director
PA
Pastor R•• W••••
PRESIDENT
PA
Paul W••••••
SECRETARY/TR
SH
Shawn B•••••••
Director
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Orphan Grain Train collection trailer is coming to Columbus - Columbus Telegram
May 2026
columbustelegram.com
Makes donation - The Crescent-News
May 2026
www.crescent-news.com
Orphan Grain Train Helping Woodbury Residents - KCAU 9 News
May 2026
www.kcau9.com
Northeast Nebraska man organizes 20-truck convoy carrying hay & supplies to ranchers hit by wildfires - KTIV
Mar 2026
www.ktiv.com
Form filed
$53.7M revenue
FY2025
IRS_990
North Carolina nonprofit headed to Jamaica to deliver relief after Hurricane Melissa - WLOS
Oct 2025
wlos.com
Lincoln’s ‘Orphan Grain Train’ cuts ribbon on upgraded food packing facility - AZ Family
Oct 2025
www.azfamily.com
‘Orphan Grain Train’ cuts ribbon on upgraded Lincoln food-packing facility - KOLN | Nebraska Local News, Weather, Sports
Oct 2025
www.1011now.com
Orphan Grain Train-Michigan sends 15th international shipment to Lithuania - Huron Daily Tribune
Jun 2025
www.michigansthumb.com
Volunteer Of The Month: Linda Zahn Brings Innovation To Orphan Grain Train - Severna Park Voice
Feb 2025
www.severnaparkvoice.com
Form filed
$48.9M revenue
FY2024
IRS_990
Learning more about the Orphan Grain Train - KOLN | Nebraska Local News, Weather, Sports | Lincoln, NE
Oct 2024
www.1011now.com
Form filed
$51.2M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Form filed
$48.6M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$39.7M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990

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Peer charities

Other international in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Orphan Grain Train Inc This page 89 $53.7 million -
Empower-Emerging Markets Foundation 89 $11.8 million -
American Leprosy Missions Inc 89 $15.8 million 7%
English Language Institute in China 89 $17.1 million -
Cure International Inc 89 $63.2 million 1%
Asi 89 $12.8 million -

Sources and verification

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Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 55 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Orphan Grain Train Inc

What is Orphan Grain Train Inc?
Orphan Grain Train Inc is a international publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Norfolk, United States. Orphan Grain Train is a Christian volunteer network that ships donated food, clothing, medical and other needed items to people in 69 different countries including the USA. A ministry that ships relief for human need worldwide.
When was Orphan Grain Train Inc founded?
Orphan Grain Train Inc was founded in 1992.
Who leads Orphan Grain Train Inc?
Pastor Ray Wilke serves as President.
Where is Orphan Grain Train Inc located?
Headquartered in Norfolk, United States.
What is Orphan Grain Train Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Orphan Grain Train Inc trustworthy?
Orphan Grain Train Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Orphan Grain Train Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 311614650.
What is Orphan Grain Train Inc's website?
http://www.ogt.org